BW Lexden Academy

4.90
75-77 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AL

About us

Brown & White was first opened as a tanning salon in Lexden over 15 years ago specialising in all forms of tanning. Over the last 10 years Brown and White has grown into its current form with what was 5 salons now into BW Beauty & Aesthetics Academy with 5 academies. A business that encompasses all your beauty needs under one roof. We now offer the latest in Hair, Beauty, Aesthetics, Semi Permanent Makeup, Microblading, Professional Skincare, Laser Tattoo Removal and much more.

We are 2024 Finalists for The National Hair & Beauty Awards in the following categories-

Best for Aesthetics
Best Salon Team
Best Nail Technician
Best for Hair

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Opening hours

Monday 10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday 10:00 - 20:00
Friday 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair
Nails
Beauty
Face
Body
Aesthetics

Our work

Reviews

4.90
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Gel pedicure

Sarah Lumsden
30th Nov 2025
4.0
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I had a gel pedicure with poppy in the Lexden salon yesterday. Firstly I’d like to say how lovely she is and despite running about 45 mins late due to a key issue( not her fault) she remained calm, friendly and professional.
I feel however a better job would have been achieved if poppy was provided with a proper area in order to carry out pedicures. I was sat with my foot in her lap whilst she had to sit cross legged on the floor , almost under the table with poor lighting as no couch available. This was not a particularly comfortable experience for me and most certainly not comfortable for her in that position. I said to poppy thst I would write this review and I also spoke to your lovely receptionist regards this too.
If I’d been paying full price for this treatment I would have not been happy, luckily it was a promotion so not so bad.
I would definitely book with poppy again but until the proper facilities are made available I will not be returning.

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I absolutely love my highlights

Jacky Kennedy
29th Nov 2025
5.0
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I was a wonderful experience, everyone was very attentive and I love how my hair looks and feels. Thank you Anna 😊

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Botox

Anonymous
26th Nov 2025
5.0

Lovely people, always made to feel welcome.
Thank you x

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Amazing as always

Leanne Burton-Mann
18th Nov 2025
5.0
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Chloe is fantastic at what she does. I have recommended her to many people wanting to have aesthetic treatments.

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Amazing Anna

Sophie Bryant
14th Nov 2025
5.0
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I went in after creating a bit of a hair disaster myself, and Anna completely rescued it. She listened to what I wanted, explained everything calmly, and made me feel comfortable straight away. She’s genuinely lovely to be around, and I left so happy with how my hair turned out. She really did an amazing job, she will be my new ‘go to’ hairdresser from now on.

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Brown and white Stanway

Sarah Easey
8th Nov 2025
5.0
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Poppy was so nice, helped relax and my nails , she has great knowledge of nails and techniques and understanding as well as understood her customer needs.
Thankyou Poppy, I'd happily be a returning customer to Poppy.

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Lash lift

Amisha Muhandiramge
26th Oct 2025
2.5

Really unhappy with the results from my lash lift, lashes are barely lifted, I’ve had my lashes lifted in the past at brown and white with different technicians at it was so good, absolutely waste of money yesterday. I am going to go somewhere else and get a proper lash lift, absolute waste on time and money yesterday.

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Consultation

Sarah Ladyman
15th Sep 2025
5.0
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Saw Heidi today to talk through options for upcoming treatments.
Really knowledgeable and so very helpful.
Both herself and receptionist were kind and very approachable.
Set me at ease and I left with confidence for my treatments in October.

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Good

Heidi Dadds
31st Jul 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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I would have them again very satisfied

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Friendly

Gill Mottershaw
31st Jul 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Always a friendly professional service from Justine…happy client 😊

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Top Quality service

Mandy Cant
26th Jul 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Professional and made to feel at ease as always. Really pleased with the result. Thank you Justine x

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Brow lamination, wax and tint

Ava-Lily Aldwinckle
8th Jul 2025
5.0
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I got my brows done by sienna in lexden and I can honestly say I’ve never lived my brows so much I’ve been here before for my brows but sienna is amazing she made them perfect and exactly how I wanted them I have one eyebrow raised naturally higher than the other and she made them even I’m so pleased with them and will 100% be back thank you sienna x

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Fantastic

Amy Tuscher
8th Jul 2025
5.0
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Sienna was fantastic, had my lashes lifted and tinted. She made me feel at ease and we chatted all through and she done a fantastic job.

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Sunbed

Julie Lee
8th Jul 2025
5.0
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Very clean always welcome polite staff

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Miss

Priscilla Mcgoldrick
2nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Very informative and listened to my questions and answered them fully.

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Botox and lip fillers

Michelle
2nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0

Always feel comfortable with Justine and she always knows what I need.
I’ve had Botox and lip fillers and the procedure always feels so relaxed I highly recommend.
And I’m so happy with my results except time. 😀

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Julie Lee
2nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Lovely staff very helpful made me feel comfortable

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Great service

Adele Rand
1st Jul 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Justine is great at what she does and is always friendly and welcoming. She’ll be missed for a few weeks/months but the other girls are also great!

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Lash infills

Mrs Debbie Northcott
28th Jun 2025
5.0
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Had sienna do my individual lashes today! Im so happy with how natural they look! Definitely be returning!

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lash lift

Lucy Thompson
16th Jun 2025
5.0
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Had a lovely time with sienna, she was so efficient and sweet. My lashes look so gorgeous just in time for my holiday! will deffo be back!

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Best Salon

Clemmie Buck
14th Jun 2025
5.0
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Fantastic salon so professional. Every treatment I have had has been great highly recommend.

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Eye lashes

Kathy Lancaster
13th Jun 2025
5.0
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Sienna was a very capable therapist she was very caring making sure I was comfortable , checking while doing my lashes that my eyes weren’t stinging. The only down side was I was arrived around 5 minutes late and wax told rather rudely that Sienna would do as much as she could in the time left, couldn’t guarantee getting it all done. This was made by a different staff member, which I thought was quite rude , especially as it was my first visit there,it didnt create a very welcoming impression, pleased it was not her doing my lashes as it made me think twice about staying to have my treatment.

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Fantastic as always!

Lucie Lace
12th Jun 2025
5.0
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Just had my nails done by Ali - she has done an amazing job & is so friendly.
I had my eyebrows laminated, tinted & waxed on Tuesday by Sienna and again she did an amazing job on my very sparse brows.

The salon is always so clean & inviting & the reception staff are lovely.

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Nicky Hart
10th Jun 2025
5.0
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Haircut by Paige. Pleased with the results and a nice experience. Friendly and hekpfuk

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Gel nails

Gill Mottershaw
6th Jun 2025
5.0
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Great professional friendly service from Ali as always x

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Amazing results

Natalie
3rd Jun 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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My skin looks amazing and I’ve been getting so many compliments. Everyone at the salon is so welcoming too x

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Children’s haircut

Anonymous
3rd Jun 2025
5.0

Thank you so much - my daughter gets very anxious but was put at ease and loves her hair cut

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Hair & Pedicure

Vanessa Perkins
3rd Jun 2025
5.0
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I have just had my hair done by the lovely Paige and a pedicure. I was made to feel relaxed and not rushed. Both ladies were very professional. I managed to get offers on both treatments which was a bonus. Feeling very happy

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Carol Tully
6th May 2025
5.0
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Alex was very thorough on explaining what she was doing with my damaged nails I'm so so pleased with them

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Hair/colour

Victoria Sturman
2nd May 2025
5.0
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I had a colour with Paige,she's an excellent hairdresser.
The colour is on point and she's a really lovely girl.

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I can’t recommend enough!

Stevie Martin
1st May 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Honestly I can’t recommend Justine enough, I’ve been getting my treatment with her for a while now, I’ve always felt in safe hands and my results are always perfect. Just book in and you will see for yourself. X

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Lip Booster

Anonymous
16th Apr 2025
5.0

Justune is amazing a what she does, very happy with the results.

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Lovely as always

Abbey
15th Apr 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Always a lovely experience , always friendly helpful and great at what she does . Thankyou J

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Excellent service

Helen Inkpen
10th Apr 2025
5.0
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Excellent girls who always make me feel good about myself. Its the only place i ever go for treatments

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Lash lift and tint

Anonymous
26th Mar 2025
5.0

Professional and friendly as always. Always happy with her treatments

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Eyebrow tint and wax

Jenny S
12th Mar 2025
Team Member: Ruby
5.0
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Friendly and professional service as always x

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Hair (Paige)

Hazel Williams
7th Mar 2025
5.0
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Very happy as always. Paige always does a great job and always have a good chat
Looking forward to coming back soon 🥰

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Eyebrow tint and wax

Ava-Lily Aldwinckle
6th Mar 2025
Team Member: Ruby
5.0
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Such a lovely girl so happy with my eyebrows I gave her a inspo picture and she made them look exactly how I asked her to I am so happy with how they look and I will definitely be back

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Microblading

Debra Mcnamara
21st Feb 2025
Team Member: Justine
5.0
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Excellent 👌
Justine was amazing
Very patient and understanding
Highly recommend her

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